Laurel, Mississippi vs. Water Valley, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Water Valley, Mississippi is 3.3% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $98,167 in Water Valley, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Water Valley, Mississippi is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Water Valley
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Water Valley, MS
Compared to Laurel, Water Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower